8.8 bolts strong enough for caliper brackets?
8.8 bolts strong enough for caliper brackets?
A while ago I swapped 6th generation front brakes onto my '96. The '96 torque member bolts were 12mm while the 6th gen are 14mx1.5.
Initially I sourced 14mx1.5 bolts from Mazda control arms, but had to stack washers due to the long shoulders.
Today I picked up new 8.8 14mx1.5x35 bolts with grade 8 9/16" split lock washers
After some internet searching, I have read endless opinions that 10.9-12.9. I have also read that Porsche only uses 8.8 in their 911 for various reasons.
What do you all think, am I OK? should I pay alot more for higher class bolts?
Initially I sourced 14mx1.5 bolts from Mazda control arms, but had to stack washers due to the long shoulders.
Today I picked up new 8.8 14mx1.5x35 bolts with grade 8 9/16" split lock washers
After some internet searching, I have read endless opinions that 10.9-12.9. I have also read that Porsche only uses 8.8 in their 911 for various reasons.
What do you all think, am I OK? should I pay alot more for higher class bolts?
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